How Many Syllables In Toward?
2syllables
Toward has 2 syllables, to-ward. It is a disyllabic word.
toward
/təˈwɔːd/ UK /tɔːrd/ US
Toward can also be said with 1 syllable (US /tɔːrd/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ward.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/tə.wɔːd/
Division By Letters
to-ward
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Toward
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | w | ɔː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Toward Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in toward?
Toward has 2 syllables, to-ward. In British English it is transcribed /təˈwɔːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in toward?
The second syllable, ward, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of toward?
Toward has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide toward into syllables?
By sound, tə.wɔːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, to-ward.